India’s second-largest software exporter Infosys has informed employees across its campuses about temporary disruptions in food court services as the company deals with a shortage of commercial LPG supplies.
In an internal email sent to staff on March 11, the company said it is facing an “impending situation” related to the availability of LPG, prompting operational adjustments at its campuses beginning March 12.
Food court operations realigned
Due to the supply shortage, food court services are being modified, with certain menu items temporarily limited. The company has also withdrawn live cooking counters until further notice.
Live counters at Infosys campuses typically prepare freshly cooked items such as dosas and omelettes that require continuous high-flame cooking. With LPG supplies becoming uncertain, several commercial kitchens are now moving away from dishes that require intense gas usage.
Employees have been informed that food courts will continue operating but with a simplified menu until the supply situation stabilises.
Impact across multiple campuses
The changes affect Infosys facilities in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Pune, where thousands of employees depend on campus cafeterias for daily meals.
The company’s Bengaluru Development Centre alone records a daily footfall of nearly 20,000 employees, making food court services a key part of campus operations.
Officials indicated that the adjustments are temporary and aimed at managing available LPG supplies efficiently while ensuring that employees continue to have access to food services on campus.
Wider impact of LPG shortages
The disruption reflects a broader challenge faced by restaurants and commercial establishments across several cities as commercial LPG supplies become difficult to procure.
Many eateries and institutions have begun reducing menu options, switching to electric cooking equipment, or focusing on dishes that require less gas consumption.
Industry observers say the situation highlights how disruptions in fuel supply chains can quickly affect everyday services, from restaurants to large corporate campuses.